K. U. ENTOMOLOGISTS COMBAT GREENBUGS
Counties Most Affected Areas Montgomery, Wilson, Labette and Cowley
The Green Bug, which has menaced the wheat and oats crop in Kansas, since 1907, has again made its appearance, and is causing the farmers, grain man and entomologists to take quick action in its annihilation. Professor Hunter of the university entomology department is receiving telephone calls, telegraphs and a report apprehensive farmers and millers, in the counties affected and all are co-operating in an effort to kill this troublesome pest.
The counties affected most, are: Montgomery, Wilson, Labette and Cowley. Dr. P. B. Lawson, assistant professor in the department of entomology, has charge of the investigation in Wilson, Montgomery and Labette counties, and William Hoffman in Cowley county.
The Green Bug, which is a native of Italy, first made its appearance near Arkansas City, Kan. in 1907. At that time, the bug was so harmful, the millers of Kansas raised a fund of $35,000 to combat the pest. The bug destroys the wheat and oats by sucking sap from the young stem, and they produce at the rate of 15,794 the first month, followed by believable numbers of 222 septilion in six months. The reason for this rapid reproduction is caused by the bug giving birth to the living young, that reach maturity in seven days.
The most effective means of combating this pest, is by the use of a small parasite bee, that lays its eggs in the back of the green bug. These eggs hatch out in a very few days, causing the death of the bug.
The department of ontology is studying the situation thoroughly and is receiving the hearty co-operation of farm acrots, the state, and the state. If the weather continues to be warm, the parasite bee, due to the warmer conditions will reproduce fast enough to coat the flower cooler, the green bug will reproduce faster than the parasite bee. No serious loss to the wheat has occurred.
No serious loss to the wheat has been noticed thus far, but there is noticeable loss to young oats.
MORE THAN MILLION BRITISH UNEMPLOYED
Number of Jane Laborers Has Increased Greatly in Recent Months
London, (By Mail)—According to figures issued by the Ministry of Labor today there are 1,418,500 registered British—Britain—and they are still climbing.
The unemployed barometer has taken several big jumps during the last few months. At the middle age women registered at the Employment Exchanges was 350,000; by the middle of November it was 473,000; by the middle of December it was 868,000; and now well over the million mark.
These figures do not take into account the thousands of unemployed who have not registered at the government bureau. The numbers made that the number would be swelled to a million and a quarter. Nor are they inclusive of the people working on systematic short time, estimated at 600,000. The latter chiefly makes up of cotton operatives in important employment at dockards, etc.
Optimistic officials of the Ministry of Labor believe the peak has been reached, but the Labor members of Parliament lean to the belief that the situation will be decidedly worse before the turn is reached, this the general grasping with this coalition with the primary object of stemming the tide.
So far the government has been chiefly concerned in efforts to absorb tens of thousands of ex-service men into the industrial fabric by propaganda and appeals to employers. The unexpected availance of unemployment of all classes, however, made it imperative that we create statealized schemes. These were explained by the Minister of Labor, Dr. Macamaqna.
According to Macamara, at least 70,000 men have been found employment on public works. The expedi-
tion is being carried out with schemes in practically $100,000,000.
In addition to that, and in the direction of mitigating hardship, an amendment to the Unemployment Insurance Act has added 8,000,000 to the 4,000,000 persons insured. A further extension of the out-of-work donation, ex-servicemen and ex-servicewomen, is additional expenditure of $25,000,000, making in all, since the armistice, $200,000,000 to ex-service men, and $110,000,000 to out-of-work
THE UNIVERSITY DAILY KANSAN
Conation for civilians during the first year after the armistice.
One of the chief bones of contention between the government and the trades unions is the persistent refusal of the builders to permit dilution of skilled labor by employment of 'unskilled ex-servicemen. There is not an unempployed bricklayer in the country and work could remain as long as it resulted in employment being provided for painters, plumbers, laborers, etc. In the face of these facts the 50,000 ex-service men are forced to remain idle.
The tendency here for some time has been to regard every trade as a close preserve and in a restricted market to force up wagers by means of stries. Year last year 27,000,000 work were lost owing to strikes.
The Labor Party so far has failed to surgtest a cure for unemployment, Leader Clypes of the party declares it is up to the government to develop a new tax system and that some steps should be taken to restore international trade.
Whatever the causes the present crisis is causing widespread misery in the country, and the out-of-town donations and other government dozes are generally looked upon as being merely palliative.
DR. MOORE MADE EDITOR
Will Edit Publications of Association of Petroleum Geologists
Dr. R. C. Moore of the State Geological association returned Monday from he Tulsa convention of the American association of Petroleum Geologists, where he was elected titlor of that day, August Selg, Rudolph Uhrab, E. R. Ellidge, and E. W. Williams of the State Geological Survey also attended the convention. About two hundred geologists were invited and the meeting is reported to have been one of the best that the Association has ever had.
The American Petroleum Geologists Association now numbers more than 675 members and includes practically every reputable petroleum geologist in the country. It is by far the largest geological organization in the world. This growth has been driven in the last two years. Sixty papers were presented at the meeting and the three days were crowded with technical sessions.
Many operators and visitors, in addition to the geologists, attended.
Important matters discussed in the business sessions concerned the ethics of the petroleum geologist, publications, and certain changes in the constitution. Mr. George J. Campbell of the Gipy Oil Company was elected president, Mr. George C. Gester, Chief Geologist of the standard Oil Company of California, vice-president, Dr. C. E. Decker of the University of Oklahoma, treasury and treasurer, and Dr. K. C. decker of the University of Kansas, editor.
D. E. Francis, c24, spent the week-end in Sabetha with his parents
Thelma Wharton, f1'8, is instructor in piano in the Eureka high school.
Charles Platz, c21, spent the week end in Eudora.
Ray Davis, c'22, visited in Kansas City, Saturday.
Roscoe Womer of Phillipaburg, was a guest at the Sig Alph house Saturday.
Wallace Daley, c24, visited his parents in Kansas City, Mo., this week end.
Mary Green c 22, and Ruth Green,
fa 24 were called to Atchison today
by the death of their grandmother,
Mrs. H. Green,
Hazel Simmons; c'22, spent the week end at her home in Kansas City.
Marguerite Sowers c'17, and Rilla Hammat, c'09, from Kansas City, attended initiation at the Alemannia house, Saturday.
Rita Burt, c'20, visited at the Chi Omega house Saturday.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
All football K men and the following men will report to me at Green厅 at 7:30 'oclock Wednesday evening, bring all men who are interested in football with them whether experienced or not; Ivy, MacDonald, Goodell, Black, Mclain, Prosee, Lalle, Higgins, Meeker, Wilbur, Nycomc, Thomas, Edwards, Peters, Davided, Thompson, Edwards, Peters, Carmine, Barnes, Saunders, Feller, Hale, Sawyer, Wilson, Monasson, Longer, Kreuger, Wolty, Miffin, Patton, Pringle, Kane, Monasson, Speck, Wheeler, Kearney,
Kappa Phi will meet Wednesday evening at seven o'clock in Myers Hall.
Griffin, Allison.—Howard Laslett,
Coach.
LOST—Waterman fountain pen
Lost on campus last Thursday,
Engraved, Haseltine, Finder call 1196
Blue, Reward. 119-3-423
WANT ADS
LOST—Near Gym, Friday, Hamilton watch, Dueber Hunting case. Reward, Return to 1131 Tenn.
118-5-422
FOR SALE **L. C. Smith Bros, typo writer in oak case with drawers Designed to save four space. Also fit oak study table. Call 1738 7251 114-541
FOR RENT—Room for 3 boys or light housekeeping privileges if preferred. 1216 Tenn. 114-5-414
WANTED—Roommate for man. Inquire 1325 Ky. 2095 Ref.
114.5.412
WANTED—Some one to give a few lessons on Hawaiian guitar. Phone 2568. 117-2-421
SALEMESM—Seven dollars a day guaranteed for summer work. Appointment depends entirely on ability. Must be 20. Only ten more needs to be paid. Includes a 270, Saturday and Sunday call 1361 White. 16 West 14th St. 117-242-2
PROFESSIONAL CARDS
WELCOME AND WELCH - PALMER
GRADUATES,
JR. Residence, 11K.
DALE PRINT SHOP, 1027 Mass. St.
Phone 228.
LAWRENCE OPTICAL COMPANY (Exclusive Optometrist) Eyes examined; glasses made. Office 1025 Mass.
CHRIOPRACTORS
DR. H. I.: CHAMBERS. Suite 2 Jackie Building, central practice, Special attention to nose, throat and ear. Telephone 217.
DR. FLORENCE J. B. JARRONS—Do-
septembral Physician, office hour-
s 8:30-12:30, 11:30-5:30, Phone 2137, 899
Mage. Street
PH. H. BEDING - F. A. U. Building.
Ear, eye, nose and throat. Special atention to fitting shoes and tonill work. Phone 512.
C. T. GORELUP, M. D.—Specialist. Eye,
ear, nose, and throat. Glass work
guaranteed.-Dick Bros. Blog.
DR. G. W. JONES, A. M. M. D. *D. Diseases of stomach, surgery and gynaecology*, Suite 1, F. A. M. Hospice Office 1745. Residence $3K2. Hospital 1745.
VANITY SHOP—Marcetting, manicuring, shampooing—Mrs. Anna Johnson. Phone 1272, Stubba Bldg.
DR. J. R. RECHTEL, Rooms 3 and 4 over McCalloo's Drug Store. Office Phone 215. Res. Phone 1343.
April 1st
You are going to find Easter Accessories very scare when you go to your home stores. Better drop in here and see if we might have what you want.
EASTER ACCESSORIES
Rob.
Gym BUY TICKET TODAY $1.50 Tickets
Just now we have a good assortment of
BLOUSES, NECKWEAR
HOSIERY, GLOVES
HANDBAGS, HANDKERCHIEFS
WEAVER'S
WATKINS NATIONAL BANK
1047 Massachusetts St.
Receives Deposits, makes Loans, buys and sells Liberty Bonds and other Securities, Foreign and Domestic Exchange, and Travellers' Cheques. Food Drafts in multiples of $10.00.
CAPITAL $100,000.00 SURPLUS $100,000.00
are better styled, better fitted, better tailored—better values for the money, than you've ever had.
Here's one thing you'll learn without cramming— Clothes Tailored to Measure by
FRIDAY NIGHT
033 Mass. St.
S. G. CLARKE
New Footwear for Easter Vacation
Add to the pleasure of your Easter vacation by being fitted with a pair of new oxfords or the latest design in straps at
Oxfords or Straps $6. to $12
Newman's 805 Mass. St.
BOYS—Your Pins Have Arrived
De Mo Lay
THERE will be a few pins left after supplying those whose orders are already in. We have also a few pieces De Molay Jewelry, Card Cases, Waldimer Chains, Charms, Easter Pins, etc.
OFFICIAL DE MOLAY JEWELER
FIVE REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND The Freshman Frolic
1. Decorations
2. Waxed Floors
3. Over Dressers
4. One o'clock Party
5. Chucks Eight Pieces
ANNUAL
JUNIOR PROM
ROBINSON GYMNASIUM APRIL 8
$5.00 per Couple
It's To Be
"A Party You Can Never Forget"
FEATURES
Four Course Dinner
Dancer and Singer from
Newman Theatre.
Decoration and Favors.
Not Formal.
Tickets on Sale when school
resumes after Easter.
MUSIC
Haley . . . . .
NOTE
Clyde Lucas, Floyd Estep and Bell played with Ed Kune in New York last year. They have just returned from a tour in the south and it was by luck that they were secured for the Junior Prom